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etching primer

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:23 pm
by winker
Hi all, im going to start airbrushing my heng long tanks soon, BUT i wondered if i should use a etching primer first, if so what can you recommend, thanks, Malc..

Re: etching primer

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:20 pm
by [ICE]monkey
i only use etching primer on metal parts, hope this helps

Re: etching primer

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:25 pm
by Johnf
I use it on all metal parts. You can get it in Halfords. They have an aerosol by UPOL. Unlike normal primer it bonds to the outer surface of the metal and helps prevent oxidization. It's about £12 per can but goes a long way.

Re: etching primer

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:02 pm
by winker
Ok, thanks, thats what i wanted to know, all the best, Malc.. :D